Casual Activity Assistant - Willowbend Retirement

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a Recreation and Leisure Services professional to support residents through planned activities and events. You will lead individual and group activities, encouraging participation and collaboration with volunteers and families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability and a keen interest in working with seniors, with responsibilities including attendance records, staff meetings and ongoing training within the recreation department.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in leisure activities for seniors.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership and animation skills.
• Creative and innovative, able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, organization, promotion and evaluation of activities.
• Animate individual and group activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of their choice.
• Assist residents during activity time.
• Keep attendance records of all activities.
• Encourage volunteer and family participation in activities.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Collaborate with Recreations Manager on probationary evaluation and annually thereafter.
• Respect and promote Resident Rights and Responsibilities.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the recreation department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Animation skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Seniors care

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or Equivalent Education and Experience

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or Equivalent Education and Experience

Background:

• Experience in Leisure with seniors

Personal Requirements:

• Demonstrate organizational, leadership and animation skills
• Creative and innovative
• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the planning, organization, promotion and evaluation of activities;
• Animate individual and group activities;
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of their choice;
• Assist residents during activity time;
• Keep attendance record of all activities;
• Encourage volunteer and family member participation in activities;
• Participate in departmental staff meetings;
• Participate in in-service training programs;
• In collaboration with the Recreations Manager, participate in a three-month probationary evaluation and annually thereafter;
• Is aware and endeavors to respect and promote Resident Rights and Responsibilities;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the recreation department.